What's the difference between B2B SEO and regular SEO?
B2B SEO is built around a different buyer journey. B2B buyers are typically comparing multiple vendors, involved in committee decisions, and searching for very specific queries at the evaluation stage — "[software] vs [competitor]," "[service] for [industry]," "[tool] pricing." Regular SEO often targets high-volume informational keywords that attract readers but not buyers. B2B SEO requires keyword mapping by funnel stage, content types specific to the evaluation and decision phase, and attribution that connects organic rankings to pipeline — not just traffic. If your SEO programme measures success in sessions rather than pipeline, it's probably not a B2B SEO programme.
How long does SEO take for a US business?
For local service businesses targeting city or state-level keywords, initial rankings typically appear at 6–10 weeks. For competitive national B2B and SaaS keywords in America, expect 4–6 months for initial rankings and 8–12 months for consistent traffic at meaningful volume. The Search Diagnostic will give you a precise timeline estimate based on your specific keywords and competition level.
How much does SEO cost?
The Search Diagnostic is a fixed-cost engagement with no retainer. Monthly programmes are priced after the diagnostic, based on keyword competition, content volume, link-building intensity, and whether CRM attribution setup is included. We don't price programmes without knowing what's required.
Do I need SEO if I run Google Ads?
Yes — and building both together is the highest-return growth strategy for US businesses. Paid search tells you which keywords convert; SEO lets you own those keywords permanently. The businesses that cut their cost-per-acquisition most dramatically are the ones that use paid data to identify high-converting keywords and then invest in organic ownership of those terms.
Can you guarantee first-page rankings?
No. Any agency that guarantees specific rankings for competitive US keywords is targeting long-tail zero-competition terms or making a promise they can't keep. Our average for US clients is 4.6× organic traffic growth in 6 months. We commit to a documented process: every technical fix tracked, every keyword targeted deliberately, every link earned and logged.
How do I know if my SEO is working?
Through GA4, Search Console, and — where your CRM is connected — pipeline attribution. We track organic sessions, keyword positions, conversion events, and organic cost-per-lead monthly. If your current SEO agency is reporting sessions and rankings without a revenue connection, that's a gap we can close in the first 30 days of an engagement.
Do you work with SaaS companies?
Yes. SaaS SEO has specific requirements: product-led keyword strategy, feature and integration page optimisation, comparison and alternative page content, and trial conversion tracking. We run dedicated SaaS SEO programmes for early-stage and growth-stage companies, with keyword architecture built around the SaaS buying journey rather than generic informational content.
What's included in the Search Diagnostic?
Technical audit (140+ checks via Screaming Frog), Google Search Console history review, Ahrefs keyword gap analysis against your top 3 competitors, domain authority benchmark, and a GA4 conversion audit to check attribution is set up correctly. Delivered within 5 business days. No retainer required — the report is yours to keep and use with any provider.